How Often Do You Change Strings? |
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How Often Do You Change Strings? |
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May 2 2012, 07:44 PM |
I play regular slinkys, mainly because every time I have switched....they break easily.
I used to change strings about 1 time a month. I'd try and push them far, to save $$ and because I changing strings is a chore. Also, I would always change them the day before a gig. That way they are fresh, AND stretched!! But recently I'm feeling like I need to change them every 2 weeks at the MOST!! I've been practicing more than ever, due to GMC and my gigs in Portland, so even if my strings aren't "crusty" they get the fret wear pretty easily. I'm playing more, harder than ever, and myI Parkey Nitefly (which I haven't had even a year at this point) has very tall, hardened steel frets. So they "beat up" my strings pretty fast also, I think. Stevie Ray Vaughn said his strings were "dead" after 1 show!! He also admitted... "...but I do play them VERY hard!". Mainly it was due to the fret grooves that you put in the strings, which deaden the tone. I'm only asking, because recently I noticed this, and I feel like I should change strings more often. -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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May 4 2012, 03:28 AM |
I love the Sperzel locking tuners that come stock on my 97 Parker Nitefly.
Also, regarding string breakage, I don't currently have any problems. Just when I have switched to other brands in the past. -------------------- Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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